Do you need a motorcycle wheel chock?
It is strongly advised to avoid tying down a motorcycle without a chock if it can be avoided. Whenever possible, either get a wheel chock or a replacement material. Tying down your bike should accomplish a fine job of preventing movement while you drive around, but a chock is always a prudent safety measure.
What is a motorcycle wheel chock used for?
A motorcycle wheel chock is used when storing or transporting a motorcycle to keep the front wheel from turning and thus the motorcycle from tipping over. Wheel chocks come in several styles and sizes to ensure your tire fits tightly and your bike remains safe.
How do you trailer a motorcycle without a wheel chock?
Alternatives to wheel chocks
- Use soft straps on the bike itself, then loop each of those to a ratchet strap.
- Compress your shocks a little, so the straps won’t disengage if you hit a bump in the road.
- Choose your anchor points carefully; two at the front, two at the back, one to a side.
Should I chock both wheels?
Just always make sure that you place the chock or rock in front of the tire where the incline is (sometimes this may be on the back side of the tire if the incline is leaning towards the rear end of your trailer). To be extra safe, I recommend you chock both sides of each trailer.
Why do you chock wheels?
Wheel chocks are a wedge of sturdy material, such as polyurethane or rubber, placed against a vehicle’s wheels to prevent accidental movement.
Which wheels do you chock?
Wheel chocks must be positioned downhill and below the vehicle’s center of gravity. On a downhill grade, position the chocks in front of the front wheels. On an uphill grade, position the chocks behind the rear wheels. On a level grade, position the chocks on the front and back of a single wheel.
Are plastic wheel chocks safe?
Polyurethane plastic is the second most common material for wheel chock. They’re better at resisting cuts, blunt damage, water damage, and wind damage than rubber chocks, and they’re lighter-weight than rubber or aluminum. But, plastic wheel chocks are not as high-strength as aluminum or steel alloy chocks.
How do you tie down a motorcycle on a trailer with a chock?
How To Tie Down A Motorcycle:
- Put the wheel chock into place.
- Layout the straps in your truck.
- Load your bike into truck/trailer.
- Secure the bike front wheel.
- Strap down your motorbike.
- Confirm you have done an excellent job.
How do you tie down a motorcycle on a trailer without chock?
Use soft straps on the bike itself, then loop each of those to a ratchet strap. Compress your shocks a little, so the straps won’t disengage if you hit a bump in the road. Choose your anchor points carefully; two at the front, two at the back, one to a side. Don’t leave any slack in the straps.